RN - PACU

OrthoNY•Albany, NY

1d•$38 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a full-time PACU RN to join the team at our Executive Woods Ambulatory Surgery Center! The PACU RN will assist in providing high quality care during the pre-op and post-op phase of the patient's visit. This is a full-time position with 37.5 hours per week.

Requirements

Current unrestricted NYS RN license
Minimum of 2 years previous PACU or critical care experience required
Ability to effectively communicate with providers, patients and peers
Candidate must demonstrate aptitude for maintaining pace of abbreviated patient encounters, keeping flow to reasonable time frame in post-operative care
Specialized knowledge, skill and abilities in perioperative nursing
Capable of decision making when applicable

Responsibilities

Assess, instruct & prepare patients prior to surgery
Ensure that operative and informed consents are signed and correct
Take and record vital statistics of patients to ensure readiness for surgical procedure
Assess patients’ post-operative condition
Monitor vital signs and other measurements of progress to ensure patient is meeting discharge criteria
Document all findings in patient files
Answer patient questions to ensure patient comfort
Monitor patients for condition changes, report any changes to physician
Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
Gather pertinent medical history and provide concise instruction for pre-operative and post-operative care
Other responsibilities as needed/assigned